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November 8, 2022 – ORLANDO, FL –Today, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared a State of Emergency in the City of Orlando.
The city continues to monitor Tropical Storm Nicole’s track and has plans to go to a Level 1 Full Activation tomorrow afternoon. City departments are continuing to take precautionary measures for any potential impacts from the storm.
Although its path and the potential impacts to the Orlando area remain uncertain, the city wants to encourage residents, visitors and businesses to prepare now, including assembling disaster kits, stocking up on supplies and reviewing disaster plans.
INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES:
SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION:
In preparation for the storm, the city has made sand available for residents to shovel and bag. Residents can go the City’s Streets and Stormwater Division at 1010 Woods Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32805,today until 3 p.m. and again tomorrow, November 9, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. or until supplies last to fill.
Residents can fill up 10 bags each and should bring an ID showing proof of City of Orlando residency. Bags, shovels and sand will be provided on-site.
CITY OPERATION CLOSURES:
The City of Orlando’s non-essential offices and services, including City Hall, will be closed Thursday, November 10.
All City of Orlando Community Centers, Recreation Centers and Pools will be closed Thursday, November 10.
On Wednesday, November 9, the City's After School Program will continue to operate for youths that are currently enrolled until 5:30 p.m. at those sites. Programs will be closed Thursday, November 10.
SOLID WASTE:
Residential and commercial trash, yard waste and recycle pick up will continue as normal on Wednesday, November 9 until it is no longer safe to do so. Anything not collected this day will be picked up by city crews on the following Wednesday, November 16.
City crews have been working around the clock to remove the more than 75,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris caused by Hurricane Ian and to date has collected more than 95percent. Residents with any remaining debris are asked to bundle and secure it as best as possible to avoid clogging storm drains and prevent flooding.
LIMITWATERUSAGE:
Water in the City’s lakes, wastewater systems and grounds are still high from Hurricane Ian. As a result, the city is encouraging residents and businesses to limit water usage before and during Tropical Storm Nicole whenever possible, including:
- Limit the amount of toilet flushing.
- Abstain from running dishwashers and washing machines.
- Limit the amount of water used during a shower or the amount to fill the bathtub.
- Turn off irrigation.
- Abstain from pressure washing, car washing, or any other outdoor use of water that is not necessary.
STAY INFORMED:
For more information, suggested supplies and things to consider while preparing for a storm, visitwww.orlando.govand/orwww.floridadisaster.org/planprepare.
Residents can also stay informed and get information from the City of Orlando through social media at:
Additional updates and information on the City of Orlando Emergency Operations Emergency Status will be posted on the City’s website atorlando.gov/nicole.
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